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About
Life in Tooele
If you're considering Tooele, know that you're looking at a growing family-oriented town where you can actually afford to buy a home without the Salt Lake City price tag. The median household income sits around $96,000 with an unemployment rate of just 4.0%, and housing costs are reasonable—median home values around $381,400 and rent averaging $1,214 monthly. The downside is the commute: most people work elsewhere, with an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, often heading toward Salt Lake City or to the Army Depot itself.
Tooele at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+18.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tooele: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tooele, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.7%), and 8.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.9%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
57.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.09
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Tooele
In Tooele, rent runs 19% below the UT average, and home values are 22% below the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,175
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $428,100 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above UT average
Unemployment in Tooele
Unemployment in Tooele is 0.4 percentage points higher than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Tooele Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.8 min avg
How Tooele residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tooele, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 16% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tooele runs 16% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
383.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,538.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tooele Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
48.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tooele County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tooele County, which includes Tooele, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $538,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $36,000 |
| 2023 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $89,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $91,100 |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tooele County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tooele County, which includes Tooele, is typically good — 271 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
271
per year
Moderate Days
93
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Tooele County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tooele has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
75.3"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
128
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.49" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.67" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 2.21" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 2.34" |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 1.05" |
| Jul | 91°F | 64°F | 0.80" |
| Aug | 90°F | 63°F | 0.68" |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 1.09" |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 1.48" |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.56" |
| Dec | 39°F | 21°F | 1.72" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tooele
Tooele has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mountain West Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tooele
Tooele's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tooele
Tooele has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Timpanogos Cave National Monument (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayGolden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tooele
Tooele City Public Library
128 West Vine Street, Tooele
Cities Near Tooele
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tooele?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tooele FAQ
Is Tooele, Utah affordable?⌄
Tooele's median rent is $1,214/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $96,221/year. Median home value is $381,400.
Is Tooele, Utah safe?⌄
Tooele's violent crime rate was 384 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1539 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tooele, Utah?⌄
Tooele has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tooele, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Tooele is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,214/month and median household income is $96,221/year. The median home value is $381,400. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tooele, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Tooele is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from